Dec2024
The path of peace – an Advent reflection
by Reid Matthias
Who was John the Baptist? Just a Grizzly Adams-type mountain man wearing a camel’s hair tunic and eating grasshoppers dipped in honey? Pastor Reid Matthias reflects on the unorthodox life of this desert wanderer, whose role was to ‘go on before the Lord to prepare a way for him’.
Nov2024
Planning ahead for seasonal worship
by Bethany Marsh
With Christmas around the corner and the new liturgical year now begun (Year C), we have been busy updating the Worship Planning Page with service resources for your congregation.
Nov2024
Prepare for Advent and Christmas with Grow Ministries resources
Grow Ministries has many wonderful resources and ideas that are perfect for preparing our hearts for Jesus and his coming at Christmas.
Nov2024
Celebrating Advent
by Anne Hansen
The meaning of the word ‘Advent’ is that of a coming or an arrival. The whole focus of the season of Advent is the celebration of the birth of Christ (the first Advent) and the expectation of the return of Christ (the second Advent). This season celebrates the truth about God in the coming of Christ
Oct2024
Advent devotional booklet brings carols to life
by Anne Hansen
The Carols of Christmas devotional has been prepared by Lutheran Tract Mission for individuals, congregations, schools and aged-care facilities to print and give out to share God’s gift of grace.
Nov2023
Discover GIFT Advent event for your Christmas celebrations
This GIFT Advent event resource provides a range of ideas to encourage the sharing of Advent rituals and traditions that have been passed through many generations and an opportunity to make new ones.
